In the Navel of the Sea (Sa Pusod ng Dagat) 26 years old

In a remote fishing island in the 50's, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.

Credits

In the Navel of the Sea Cast

Name Character
Elizabeth Oropesa She was 43, now 70 years old as Rosa
Jomari Yllana He was 21, now 48 years old as Pepito
Chin Chin Gutierrez She was 27, now 54 years old
Pen Medina He was 47, now 74 years old

In the Navel of the Sea Crew

Name Department
Marilou Diaz-Abaya as Director. She was 43 (57) years old when She died Directing
Jun Lana as Screenplay. He was 25 (now 52) years old Writing
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In the Navel of the Sea (26 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, June 24, 1998
  • Runtime: 113 minutes